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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.49, 1,497.27 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.49, 1,497.27 and 305.04 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.49 : 1,497.27 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.49/1,497.27 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.49x = 1,497.27 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.49x = 456,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,727.24/998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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